Why is there a need to “urge” Christians to be transformed? Rom. 12:1-2

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Why is there a need to “urge” Christians to be transformed? Rom. 12:1-2 Is it natural to change from a fleshly person to one spiritually minded? Conversely, is it impossible for a fleshly person to change into one spiritually minded?

A Life Changing Message

The world says: “God makes no mistakes… I was born this way.” Consider this biblical passage. Jer. 13:23 So, how is it possible for one to charge another to “change”… and that people have? 1 Cor. 6:9-11

The Gospel: God’s power for everyone who believes. Rom. 1:16-17 It reveals the righteousness of God. It reveals the need for man to live by faith (believing in Jesus as the Savior) It is this “living by faith” that brings about a substantive change in the lives of believers.

Knowing the life changing message (gospel) and being transformed by it is what distinguishes the life of a believer from another who is a living sacrifice.

A Life Changed

It is NOT natural for one who lives according to the flesh to be a living sacrifice. He thinks, speaks and lives… like the world. Matt. 7:18 To go from fleshly to spiritual takes a complete transformation!

To sacrifice your will for God’s – voluntarily – is nothing short of “life changing”… a transfiguration of sorts. 2 Cor. 3:18 (Matt. 17:2) We can change because God’s spirit is now in us bringing us to not only discern His good will, but to do His good will. Rom. 12:2

Getting from my will to God’s will. Gal. 2:19-20 From thinking of self 4 How can I sin against God? 4 How can I please my God? Thinking of self 4 How does this affect others? 4 How can I love my neighbors?